Book description
Magnetic resonance imaging has become an increasingly beneficial tool
for the radiologic evaluation of complex spine diseases. However, due to
the many variables implicit in MR imaging technique, considerable
experience and expertise are necessary to diagnose with confidence. This
book provides a comprehensive and practical overview of the field, and
gives you the information to competently utilize MRI for the diagnosis
of diseases of the spine and spinal cord.- More than 1,300 high-quality
images help you recognize and distinguish normal findings from
pathologic spinal disorders and common MR artifacts- Systematic tables
of indications and differential diagnoses summarize each disorder and
help you in planning treatment strategies- Problem-solving tips and
tricks provide details on various imaging techniques, as well as the
advantages and disadvantages of different MRI sequences- Concise chapter
summaries provide quick and easy access to the most current MR imaging
informationOf great interest to radiologists, neuroradiologists, trauma
surgeons, orthopedic surgeons, and neurosurgeons, this extensively
illustrated work is an essential diagnostic reference for evaluating
spinal disorders. ''This book certainly merits a place as a standard
reference for evaluating MR imaging of the spine and spinal cord. . .
quick and easy access to the most current MR imaging information. . .
[a] multitude of problem-solving tips. . . The physics of MR imaging is
explained extremely well. . . One of the book's strongest points is the
abundance of illustrations that illuminate every part of the text. . .
Especially outstanding are the chapters on spinal tumors and spinal
vascular malformations. . . highly recommended for neurosurgeons,
orthopedic surgeons, neuroradiologists, trauma surgeons, and emergency
room physicians.'' -- Neuro-Oncology_x000D_ _x000D_ ''Richly
illustrated...numerous high-quality MR images...instructive line
drawings, colored operative views, and photographs of surgical and
radiological devices...allowing the reader to build up an in-depth
understanding of radiological findings...efficient...of great interest
to radiologists, surgeons and other physicians responsible for caring
for various disorders of the spine and spinal cord.'' -- Surgical and
Radiologic Anatomy_x000D_ _x000D_ ''Reference to and perusal of this
book will greatly contribute to refining and standardizing protocols in
various institutions. I highly recommend MR Imaging of the Spine and
Spinal Cord for various subspecialty health care providers, including
neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, neuroradiologists, trauma surgeons,
and emergency room physicians, as well as allied health care
professionals. The summaries at the end of every chapter are well
designed and provide quick and easy access to the most current MR
imaging information. With its repertoire of illustrations, both
photographic and schematic, this book certainly merits a place as a
standard reference for evaluating MR imaging of the spine and spinal
cord in patients.'' -- Neuro-Oncology_x000D_ _x000D_ "The
iconography is very rich, with not less than 1,305 illustrations. [The
book is] an exhaustive work that remains practical while bringing
concise answers to daily problems with which users of MRI of the spine
are confronted." --European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery &
Traumatology Professor, Department of Radiology, St. Josefs-Hospital,
Dortmund, Germany
